Wood Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Patient Stories
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Given’s Story: Prenatal Care and Postnatal Surgery for Sacrococcygeal Teratoma

When Given’s parents learned their unborn baby had a sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT), a tumor on the tailbone, they sought help and hope at CHOP.
Christian’s Story: 22 Years After Fetal Surgery for Spina Bifida

In 2000, Christian had fetal surgery for spina bifida at CHOP. Today, he’s an EMT. Follow his journey.
Lyra’s Story: Celebrating the 5,000th Baby Born in the Garbose Family Special Delivery Unit

After learning their unborn daughter’s life was at risk from a tumor growing on her tailbone, Lyra’s parents found hope in the SCT experts at CHOP.
Treatment for Congenital Hypothyroidism Before Birth: Jane’s Story

When a 20-week-old fetus was diagnosed with a large goiter, CHOP experts offered a novel solution – regular infusions of thyroid hormone into the umbilical cord.
Asher’s Story: Fetoscopic Endoluminal Tracheal Occlusion for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Asher came to CHOP for a fetal surgery procedure called FETO to treat his severe CDH before he was born, giving him the best chance to survive and thrive.
Twin-twin Transfusion Syndrome: Josephine and Athena’s Story

When their twins were diagnosed prenatally with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, a New Jersey couple found hope at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Treatment Before Birth: Hendrix’s Story

When their unborn baby was diagnosed with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), Alyssa and Louis turned to CHOP for treatment before and after birth.
Postnatal Surgery for Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation: Emma’s Story

Emma, now 25, was born with a life-threatening birth defect. Her family’s experience at CHOP early on in her life have inspired her to pursue a career in science.
A Dream Fulfilled: From Surgery as a Newborn to a Nurse in the ICU

Abby underwent surgery to remove a lung lesion at CHOP in her first few days of life and is now, 26 years later, a nurse in the Hospital’s ICU.
The Story of Addy and Lily: Birth and Separation of Conjoined Twins

It took an incredible team effort by experts at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to separate conjoined twins and get them home to Chicago for Christmas.